The parathyroid hormone is produced by the parathyroid glands. Some people develop hyperparathyroidism. This is a condition where the parathyroid glands will produce too much of the parathyroid hormone. This hormone is responsible for regulating the amount of phosphorus and calcium in the body, both of which are important for strong teeth and bones. The […]
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Fitness
10 Things to Keep in Mind Before You Try Cupping Therapy
Cupping is fast becoming a rising health trend. Actors and sports professionals all swear by this ancient restorative therapy, so – could it work for you as well? The practice of cupping originates from traditional Chinese medicine, where it’s used as a rejuvenating therapy for thousands of years – long before celebrities were Instagramming their […]
14 Exceptional Sauna Benefits
You have seen saunas at fitness centers and spas, and maybe you even know people who have them in their homes. Sitting in hot, steam-filled rooms isn’t new; in fact, it is a centuries-old practice. Native Americans used what they called “sweat lodges” and the Finnish have been practicing sauna therapy for some 2,000 years. […]
14 Ways to Help Relieve Shoulder Blade Pain
Shoulder blade pain is a fairly common condition; in fact, more than 65 percent of all Americans will experience some degree of pain in their shoulder blades at one point or another. The pain can range from mild to moderate to severe, and it can last for a short period of time, it can intensify […]
Natural Remedies
Lifestyle Changes to Control Adult Bedwetting
Bedwetting is a health condition which people normally associate with children, and it happens to most children for at least a short period in their lives due to a variety of reasons. Still, there are approximately two to three percent of adults estimated to also bedwetting suffer from either temporary or chronic bedwetting, and it’s […]
15 Things to Know Before Using Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid is perhaps best known as the option for those who aren’t helped by regular acne treatment. This for many a last chance saloon to get the kind of perfect skin that they’ve always wanted. But the problem is that it won’t always be effective. This is not necessarily to say that the substance […]
14 Easy Ways to Cure Paronychia at Home
Paronychia describes an infection of the skin around the finger or toenails. In most cases, affected individuals notice that the skin around the nail inflames, becoming sore to touch and it may weep pus as well, depending on the extent of the infection. Paronychia typically occurs due to bacterial infection, and symptoms can occur quickly […]
Nutrition
21 Foods That Are Low in Sodium
Salt has had a bad name for itself for a long time now. It has regularly been accused of causing heart problems and other issues and for years we have been advised not to lather too much of it on our chips and our eggs. But you know what? It turns out that salt isn’t […]
20 Foods That Increase or Decrease Estrogen
Estrogen is a group of hormones that are present in women and men. Women have a much higher concentrated amount of these hormones than men. Estrogen is the hormone that is responsible for making a woman behave like a woman. This group of hormones oversees the development of female characteristics. It is produced mainly within […]
10 Healthy Complex Carbs Foods you should Eat
Simple carbs include things like white bread, table sugar, and some artificially sweetened drinks. These are refined products meaning most of their fiber content, vitamins, and minerals have been removed. That being the case, simple carbs can be useful as a small energy booster, but they often hold little to no nutritious value. This is […]
Conditions
14 Signs the Cracks Around Your Mouth Are Angular Cheilitis
Also known as “perlèche,” and “angular stomatitis,” describes a condition that affects the corners of the mouth. People who are dealing with angular cheilitis, experience symptoms of swollen, red cracks and patches on the outside and edges of the lips. Angular cheilitis symptoms tend to last a few days in most people, and the use […]
14 Frequent Throat Cancer Symptoms
Throat cancer refers to a group of neck and head cancers that begin in different areas of your throat. The type of throat cancer a person is diagnosed with is based on where the disease begins as well as what type of cancer cells are involved. Most throat cancers are a type of squamous cell […]
14 Common Causes of Ectropion
Ectropion is the medical term for when the lower eyelid starts to sag in an outward direction, away from the eyeball. As a result, the inner eyelid receives exposure to environmental elements. Patients who develop a case of ectropion experience symptoms of chronic dry eyes, as the eye loses the ability to lubricate the surface […]